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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 594.27 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 594.27 and 233.82 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 594.27 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/594.27 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 594.27 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 138,952.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952.21/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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